"I like what he has done," head coach Joe Philbin said. "He's picked up the offense well, and he's a good target in the middle of the field. He's got nice size and length, and he caught the ball well when it came his way. I was pleased with what he did."

Binns got released because the Bengals have drafted so many receivers with high picks recently. He was a numbers casualty but he's a solid pro receiver. Him and Rishard Matthews will be our depth receivers behind Hartline, Bess and the new receiver we'll get in FA or the draft.

Binns got released because the Bengals have drafted so many receivers with high picks recently. He was a numbers casualty but he's a solid pro receiver. Him and Rishard Matthews will be our depth receivers behind Hartline, Bess and the new receiver we'll get in FA or the draft.

Then we'll just need a vertical tight end in the mix.

A numbers casualty? Just like Anthony Armstrong right?

He couldn't beat out guys like:

Marvin JonesBrandon TateDane SenzebacherAndrew HarkinsRyan Whalen

And what "high" draft picks? AJ Green clearly is the highest of them. Mohammed Sanu was a 3rd rouder. But that's pretty much it.

I like that Binns was able to learn the playbook quickly and contribute. That said, he hurt us bad today with some costly drops. One that would have been a touchdown that fell right into his hands and the other was a crucial play that turned the ball over on 4th down. If he makes those two catches, I'd be much more optmistic about him going into next year. Those would have been two clutch catches. But he didn't, so he'll get his shot to tryout next year. But honestly, if Ireland does his job Binns won't make the team next year.